Project Manager (Tunneling)

OBAYASHI CORPORATION is seeking qualified candidates with experience in Tunneling and/or Underground Project management for a project in Nothern California and various locations. The position involves overall project management, including supervision and coordination of tunneling and underground activities (TBM tunnels, SEM tunnels, micro-tunneling, shafts, mining, and any other underground structure works) undertaken by Obayashi Corporation.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:         

• Assist BD group in developing new opportunities and evaluating potential pursuits.
• Participate in the estimating and proposal process for the tender of new projects.
• Review project plans, specifications, estimating scopes, and pricing during the project procurement period to develop means and methods, scheduling, planning, and design developments for project pursuits.
• Assist with the development of subcontractor scope packages and pricing.
• Development of project staffing plan.
• Coordinate with Precon Group to ensure that the project schedule, budget, and work breakdown structure are developed and in place.
• Works with pre-con and project teams to negotiate and establish the terms and scope of work for subcontractor and supplier packages.
• Prepare the project schedule of values for submission to Owner.
• Manage and direct project staff, craft labor and subcontractors to achieve project requirements and goals.
• Responsible for the overall project safety efforts and ensuring safety standards are meet and exceeded.
• Ensures the project complies with all legal, ethical and environmental standards.
• Oversight of all subcontractor and supplier monthly payment applications.
• Ensures the project schedule is updated and establishes procedures for measuring and monitoring delivery of materials and progress by subcontractors and suppliers.
• Job costing summary, identifying variances to budget, changes to work, unit rates, usage of cash allowances, internal costs and potential claims and liabilities.
• Review a monthly cash flow projection and report on variances to the baseline.
• Processes change orders and requests.
• Purchasing of required project equipment.
• Coordinates efforts and communications with joint venture partners.
• Coordinates with the project owner and construction manager

Education & Work Experience:  

• A minimum of a BS degree in civil engineering or a related degree is required.
• 15 years combined experience in construction/engineering for tunneling, mining, or underground works.                       

Skills:

• Strong Computer Skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software and Viewpoint Construction Software a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Attention to detail and ability to recognize discrepancies.
  
  

OTHER:

• Able to work after hours, on weekends, and on-call when needed.
• May be located on-site full-time for specific projects.
• Traveling for meetings and site visits nationwide.
• Ability to walk and work on outdoor construction job sites.
• Ability to carry and/or lift up to 40 lbs.

BENEFITS:  

Obayashi Offers Competitive Market Salaries and Benefits Packages including: 

• Medical PPO Plan and HDHP
• Dental DPO Plan 
• Vision Insurance 
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Life Insurance   
• Disability Insurance 
• 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off /Holiday Pay/ Sick Leaves

Employee benefits are 100% covered by Obayashi and family coverage is covered at 80%. 

ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE:  $150,000 - 193,000 USD / yr

Obayashi Corporation is committed to providing clear and transparent information regarding the compensation for this position. The final salary offered will be based on various factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and relevant market considerations. This salary range reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role within California. Compensation in other states may vary based on local market conditions and applicable regulations. We strive to offer competitive and fair compensation across all locations.

About Obayashi   

Obayashi Corporation has delivered quality solutions to infrastructure challenges across the globe for more than 130 years. Founded in 1892, Obayashi is the largest Japanese Contractor and the fourth-largest International Contractor conducting business in the United States. Obayashi has been operating and completing projects in the United States since 1979. Obayashi provides a full range of general contractor services in both public works and private sectors including: office buildings, residences, tunnels, highways, rail systems, bridges, artificial islands, airports and nuclear power plants. Other services include urban planning and architecture, real estate and property development, environmental, and waste services. The North American Operations consolidated revenue is over $3 billion in the United States and Canada.     

Equal Opportunity Employer   

Obayashi Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws, providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and coworkers.

To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, the Company will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship would result. If you need accommodation to complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department by either visiting Obayashi Corporation at 950 Tower Lane, Ste 800, Foster City, CA 94404 or call (650) 952-4910.